2018 Audi A1 – more luxurious

2018 Audi A1 represents one of those cars who have a great luxury design, under the famous brand but usually known to large elegant cars, in small size. According to photos and specifications, it has everything Audi cars have, but this time as a small version of it. As manufacturer announced, it is a successor of larger SUV Q2, who has proven at market and had a great and successful season. This time Audi had put all interesting details in this car, but left things which were demanded in past years, and allowed to the designers more freedom in changing things for luxury and entertainment in the cabin.

Exterior

There are few crucial changes in new 2018 Audi A1, even though many things are almost the same as on the previous model. So, let say that front end looks like on Q2 SUV, but with much better planted LED lights, which are almost in horizontal position now, following the line of the hood. As the matter of fact, the whole front end is flat and wider now, so recognizable gridded rhomboidal grille covers almost the whole bumper. Smaller and better-stylized air intakes are on the sides. The roof is flat now, with no curves, while the rear end is not squared like previous one and had better designed rear lights.

Interior

As we used to see in Audi models, cabin in 2018 Audi A1 is modern and comfortable, with interesting entertainment combinations. Maybe the biggest novelty is completely new Audi’s Virtual Cockpit display, represented in 6.5-inches touchscreen (or maybe on the larger one) which exchange all buttons and commands usually mounted on the dashboard. As this solution is not confirmed and proved yet, we just can imagine how that will look like. According to design in SUV Q2, it will be a combination of two colors, in leather and quality plastic and with chromatic details.

Engine

There will be offered more than one engines in 2018 Audi A1. Engine models which are expected in this model are 1.0-liter three-cylinder, 1.4-liter four-cylinder and 1.6-liter diesel one, all three found in existing model. However, there are rumors that we should expect a new 1.5-liter petrol engine, which we have been able to see on VW Golf. Higher trim could get a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine for better speed performances. It is also expected that manufacturer will put six or seven-speed automatic transmissions.

2018 Audi A1 Price and Release Date

When 2018 Audi A1 comes on the market, base price should not be lower than $19,500 and with all possible additions; it could go over $30,000.